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Our Goals

  • Allow students to DISCOVER skills and interests that align with their strenghts and abilities.
  • Help students EXPLORE career pathways through hands-on experiences.
  • Keep students engaged in school while they LEARN from professionals in business & industry.
  • CONNECT students to local job market experiences; keeping our best and brightest here, in Iowa, and growing local business.

DMACC Work-Based Learning Team​

Karen Swanson
Work Based Learning Interim Director
kswanson4@dmacc.edu
515-965-7347

Whitney Riggs
Work-Based Learning Coordinator, Iowa Intermediary Network
wlriggs@dmacc.edu 
515-965-7117​​​

Mike Each
Work-Based Learning Coordinator, Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services​ (IVRS)
maeach@dmacc.edu 
515-965-7138​

Jill Hoeck​
Work-Based Learning Navigator​
jmhoeck@dmacc.edu 
515-964-6829​

Emily Willett
Work-Based Learning Consultant
​ehwillett@dmacc.edu​​
515-965-7006​​

Karen​ Schechinger​
Project Coordinator​
krschechinger@dmacc.edu 
515-964-6838​

Ready to engage with our team? Please connect with us!​